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Is New Credit Facility Altering The Investment Case For Watsco (WSO)?

Watsco announced in October 2026 that it had signed a five year US$750 million unsecured senior revolving credit facility, replacing its prior line and repaying US$69.7 million of existing borrowings. The new terms expand borrowing capacity and offer more flexibility around seasonal working capital needs. The new facility gives Watsco added financial flexibility to fund working capital, acquisitions, and dividend payments, which directly affects how the distributor balances day to day...

Yahoo·05:14WSO▼−1.5%

Is Watsco (WSO) Still Cheap After Its Granite Group Deal?

Watsco has delivered a 5 year share price gain that rewards patient holders, which now puts the spotlight on whether the current US$322.98 price is well supported by the cash the business is expected to generate. With fresh acquisition news reshaping the footprint of its plumbing and HVAC distribution operations, the key issue is how those moves feed into the stock’s intrinsic value based on its cash flows. Over the past 5 years Watsco has produced a 29.1% total return, so a lot of investor...

Yahoo·02:11WSO▼−1.5%

Watsco (WSO) Soars 7.2%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

Watsco (WSO) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.

Yahoo·09:47WSO▼−1.5%

Why are Watsco (WSO) shares soaring today

Shares of equipment distributor Watsco (NYSE:WSO) jumped 7.7% in the afternoon session after the company announced that it signed a five-year $750 million unsecured senior revolving credit facility.

Yahoo·22:13WSO▼−1.5%

Watsco Completes $750 Million Unsecured Senior Credit Facility

MIAMI, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) today announced that it has signed a $750 million unsecured senior revolving credit facility led by Bank of America, N.A. as Joint Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner and Administrative Agent and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., PNC Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and U.S. Bank N.A. as Joint Lead Arrangers and Co-Syndication Agents, along with five other banks. The new facility amends and extends Watsco’s existing unsecured revolving cre

Yahoo·07:30WSO

Watsco (WSO) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Watsco (WSO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Yahoo·09:00WSO▼−1.5%

Deal Dispatch: Ithaca Holdings Buys Bumble for $1.3B, The Knot Acquires Zola, Character.ai Bankruptcy

Major M&A deals this week include Workday buys C1.ai, AKAM acquires Matthew Adam Properties, Getty Images considers bankruptcy.

Benzinga·09:54

1 Mid-Cap Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 That Underwhelm

Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations. However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.

Yahoo·06:03

The Bottom Is In For Hudson Technologies: My Top Long Idea For 2027

Hudson Technologies, Inc. buy thesis: regulatory tailwinds lift refrigerant prices, volumes, and margins after selloff. Click for more on HDSN stock prospects.

SeekingAlpha·03:58

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Watsco, Lowers Price Target to $325

Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev maintains Watsco (NYSE:WSO) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $350 to $325.

Benzinga·09:30WSO▼−1.5%

Fastenal Q3 Earnings Beat on Expense Leverage, Sales Miss Estimates

FAST's earnings beat estimates as expense leverage lifted margins, while contract wins and pricing boosted sales growth despite a revenue miss.

Yahoo·09:03

Heartland Mid Cap Value Fund Q3 2026 Portfolio Activity

Bentley Systems is an example of a stock getting heavily discounted by a negative top-down industry narrative, with defensible and compelling long-term prospects.

SeekingAlpha·09:41

Watsco (WSO): Temporary Industry Lull Overshadows Digitization Advantage

Heartland Advisors, an investment management company, released its third-quarter 2026 investor letter for “Heartland Mid Cap Value Fund”. The letter can be downloaded here. Q3 proved challenging for markets as AI trade momentum faltered amid interest-rate and oil-price volatility. Following double-digit Q2 gains, the Russell Midcap Index fell 1.98%, trailing the S&P 500’s 2.30% gain. Despite […]

Yahoo·09:34WSO▼−1.5%

BBH Capital Partners Private Equity Exits The Granite Group

NEW YORK, October 12, 2026--BBH Capital Partners Private Equity (BBHCP) today announced the successful exit of its investment in The Granite Group (Granite), a diversified distributor of plumbing and HVAC products, in connection with Granite’s agreement to be acquired by Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO).

Yahoo·16:00WSO▼−1.5%

Watsco: More Acquisitive And More Promising Here

Watsco faces near-term headwinds from higher interest rates and regulatory changes, but long-term upside remains compelling. Learn more.

SeekingAlpha·09:17WSO▼−1.5%

Watsco Completes Acquisition of The Granite Group, Distributor of Plumbing and HVAC Products with $500 Million in Revenue Throughout the Northeast

Expands Watsco’s Growing Presence in Plumbing Products Distribution by 82 LocationsMIAMI, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of The Granite Group, a diversified distributor of plumbing and HVAC products with approximately $500 million in sales throughout seven Northeast States. Watsco’s ownership culture, scale, OEM relationships and industry-leading technologies are now available to Granite’s lead

Yahoo·07:30WSO▼−1.5%

Watsco (WSO): Does Its Valuation Leave Room for Weaker Profits?

Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) distributes heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment, parts, and supplies to contractors across North America. It earns a margin by purchasing from manufacturers and providing local inventory, technical support, and delivery. Replacing worn-out systems generates demand beyond new construction. The industry’s transition to equipment using refrigerants with lower global-warming potential has disrupted availability and […]

Yahoo·14:38WSO▼−1.5%

Watsco Schedules Third Quarter Conference Call On Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)

MIAMI, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) announced today that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its 2026 third quarter results on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). Prepared remarks regarding the results will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the senior management team.The conference call will be webcast by CCBN's StreetEvents and can be found under the link highlighted on our website at www.watsco.com. The earnings results will be

Yahoo·07:30WSO▼−1.5%

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Industrials Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields

Watsco, Paychex and Quad/Graphics offer 4.21%-4.68% dividend yields, with mixed analyst ratings and recent company news.

Benzinga·03:15WSO

This Value Stock Is a Great Buy Under $300

Watsco hit a 52-week low near $290, almost half its 2024 peak, on shrinking margins, weak organic growth and a big $505 million acquisition. The debt-free market leader is a value buy under $300.

Yahoo·13:22WSO▼−1.5%

Watsco (NYSE:WSO): A Quality Dividend Stock With Payout-Ratio Risk

WATSCO (WSO) dividend stock with 3.17% yield, 11.59% growth, strong health and profitability scores, but a 113% payout ratio to monitor closely.

ChartMill·07:50WSO▼−1.5%

Watsco Declares $3.30 Quarterly Dividend

MIAMI, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc.’s (NYSE: WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $3.30 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on October 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 16, 2026. Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 52 consecutive years. The Company’s philosophy is to share cash flow through dividends while keeping a conservative balance sheet with continued c

Yahoo·07:30WSO▼−1.5%

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